Three presentations made to the Jackson Purchase Historical Society earlier this year are now available to view online. The first is Historical Overview of Wickliffe Mounds: A Talk Given by Carla Hildebrand which was presented on May 21, 2022 at the Wickliffe Mounds State Historical Site. Ms. Hildebrand discussed the occupation of the site by the Mississippian culture of Native Americans, the American Revolution, the Lewis and Clark expedition, the Trail of Tears, and the development of the historic site as a tourist attraction in the 20th century. The second is Drowned Towns: A Talk Given by Jayne Moore Waldrop…

The Jackson Purchase Historical Society (JPHS) will meet on Saturday June 18 at 10:30 am at the Three Oaks Community Center, 1788 Radio Road in Almo, Kentucky. Our speaker will be Society Vice President Richard D. Parker, who will discuss his new book, Wicked Western Kentucky, with a special emphasis on the Calloway County area. Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing at the meeting. Those attending should comply with current state and local public health guidelines for gatherings. The meeting room is large and will allow ample social distancing. Masks will be available for those…